Instant Pot® Ground Beef and Israeli Couscous

Instant Pot® Ground Beef and Israeli Couscous

This a really quick, filling dish that's great for weeknight meals and is ready in about 40 minutes. Use Israeli couscous (also called pearl couscous or giant couscous); instant couscous won't work with this recipe. Serve with a garden salad, if desired.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
427 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function to heat the pot. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Deglaze pot with 1/4 cup chicken broth and allow to cook off, about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 cup chicken broth, red pepper, pearl couscous, parsley, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes; stir until well combined.
Step 4
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in spinach. Stir, place the lid loosely on the pot, and leave for 5 minutes to allow couscous to absorb the remainder of the liquid. Taste and season with additional salt if desired.
Instant Pot® Ground Beef and Israeli Couscous

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¾ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth, divided
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce (such as Bragg®)
  • 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach (Optional)

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